Pantera: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Pantera is a popular heavy metal band from Texas, USA.

Biography

Formed in 1983, Pantera are one of the most influential Heavy Metal bands of the 1990s, laying much of the groundwork for bands like KoRn and Tool

Pantera released two forgotten albums (Metal Magic and Projects In The Jungle) before ditching singer Terry Glaze in favor of Phil Anselmo with 1986's '"I Am the Night" and 1987's "power metal" (which had the song Proud To Be Loud, wtitten by KEEL guitarist Marc Ferrari.)

With Cowboys From Hell, and Vulgar Display Of Power, Pantera left their hair metal influences behind, and explored new speed, brutality and force.

Up to Vulgar Display Of Power, Pantera's music was heavily influenced by "classic heavy metal" — with Rob Halford-style vocals and the extravagant riffs and solos of guitarist Dimebag Darrell. However, Phil Anselmo's vocals in particular have developed considerably since then, becoming more and more influenced by black metal.

They have toured as part of the Ozzfest (both in the United States and United Kingdom) and with support from Powerman 5000.

Pantera seem to have dissolved over the last few years. Anselmo left the band briefly to pursue other work with such bands as Down. It was thought he would return to Pantera, but he didn't. Instead he formed Superjoint Ritual, who have released two albums. Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell formed a band of their own called Damageplan, which now has one album out. Phil is often critical of his former band members, who, in turn, often characterize Phil as a prima donna.

Studio Releases

• Metal Magic - (1983)
• Projects In The Jungle - (1984)
• I Am The Night - (1986)
• Power Metal - (1987)
• Cowboys From Hell - (1990)
• Vulgar Display Of Power - (1992)
• Far Beyond Driven - (1994)
• The Great Southern Trendkill - (1996)
• Reinventing The Steel - (2000)

Live And Other Releases

• Official Live: 101 Proof [Live] - (1997)
• The Best Of Pantera [Compilation] - (2003)

Former Members

• Philip Anselmo - Vocals - (1986-2003)
• Terry Glaze - Vocals - (1983-1986)
• Darrell Abbott (Dimebag) - Guitar - (1983-2003)
• Rex Brown - Bass - (1983-2003)
• Vincent Abbott (Vinnie Paul) - Drums - (1983-2003)